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Originally Posted by Cariboo
Bears - all species - usually account for 2-3 deaths a year in North America. Compare that to the 100 - 120 deaths per year from wasp and bee stings and the number seems pretty insignificant.
As long as most people avoid pulling a "Treadwell" and don't camp with the bacon in their sleeping bag they should be OK
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There may only be a couple of deaths per year, but that is no reason to do dumb things. I've had bears coming after me, stalking me...and i don't care what the stats say theyAREmore dangerous than your average house dog.
Sleep in your tent with your firearm in the truck and your just asking for trouble...